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Weigel's bryum moss

Scientific Name: Bryum weigelii

Family: Bryaceae

Category: Moss

Growth: Nonvascular

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Bryum weigelii: Weigel's Bryum Moss

Bryum weigelii, commonly known as Weigel's Bryum Moss, is a nonvascular plant belonging to the Bryaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bryum weigelii Spreng. in Biehler
  • Common Name: Weigel's Bryum Moss, Weigel's bryum moss
  • Family: Bryaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonym: Ptychostomum weigelii (Spreng.) J.R. Spence
  • Taxonomic Status: Accepted

Distribution and Habitat

Based on available distributional maps, Bryum weigelii is found in the United States. A photograph of this species was taken in Syte National Park, Finland.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Nonvascular

Associations

  • Companion plants are known for Weigel's Bryum Moss
  • Known pests and problems exist for Weigel's Bryum Moss

Further Information

  • USDA, NRCS Distributional Map
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Biopix: JC Schou